Join Our Monthly Meetings Third Thursday of every month • 6:30–8:00 PM Come as you are—whether you’re brand new to Pennridge Unplugged or part of our core planning team. Our monthly meetings are a chance to connect with other parents and community members, hear what’s happening, talk through local opportunities and challenges, and find ways to plug in. It’s a great place to get oriented, share ideas, be energized by others, and help shape the conversation around technology in our schools and homes. Bring a friend, a snack to share, or just yourself. We’d love to have you. Agendas are emailed out through our group listserv. To join that mailing list and get meeting location information, please complete the Google Form.

Loneliness is quietly becoming one of our biggest public health challenges — even as we stay more 'connected' than ever. Come hear Dr. Kate Storm explore why Good Neighbor Day matters, what's really driving isolation, and simple ways we can rebuild community. Registration for this event is appreciated but not required. This event is part of a larger series of events celebrating "Good Neighbor Week" in Stow, MA. See Randall Library website for more details. You do not need to be a Stow resident to participate.

The Distraction-Free Illinois (DFS-IL) state advocacy team meets weekly via Google Meet from 12:30pm-1:30pm (CST). Join us to connect with others across the state working to advocate at the state and local level. If you are new to DFS-IL, please make sure to fill out our state letter of support: https://forms.gle/YPptKCWFDneMfpsR7 We encourage you to share this letter widely. Have any questions? Email us: distractionfreeschoolsIL@gmail.com

A candid conversation bringing together the voices of a local teenager, a former internet-crimes prosecutor, a mental health therapist and educator, and one of the country’s leading digital-parenting experts about the realities of growing up online – and practical ways parents can help. Moderated by CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor, Phil Mattingly. Space is limited - register now. Open to adults and teens. Business attire preferred.

Casual conversation about topics related to tech and childhood - e.g., tech inschool, AI, smartphones. Intended for parents/caregivers in Arlington but welcome to others locally.

Kids lead their own play: adults supervise but don't organize activities or resolve conflicts Builds resilience, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through real experience Prepares kids to grow into confident, empowered adults Bonus: grown-ups get social time too

As summer winds down and a new school year begins, give your tween the opportunity to slow down, connect, and build confidence from the inside out. Join local mama Allison Gold Russell for an afternoon of yoga, creativity, and connection designed for tweens ages 8–12. Together, we'll explore movement, mindfulness, stress-management tools, and a hands-on craft that encourages self-expression, confidence, and self-love as participants navigate the emotions and transitions of the back-to-school season. The afternoon begins with conversation and community-building, flows into an energizing yoga practice, and concludes with a meaningful craft to take home. Caregivers are encouraged to enjoy a little time for themselves - stay nearby and explore all that downtown Ambler has to offer! The classroom experience will be for tweens only! No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a nut-free snack. Please note: To help everyone stay present and connected, this is a tech-free event. Please leave smartphones and smartwatches at home. Allison Gold Russell is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor with a 25-hour children's yoga certification from Next Generation Yoga. She is passionate about building children’s confidence, cultivating joy, and practicing mindfulness through yoga in a welcoming, supportive environment that equips them with the tools to thrive in today's world. Inspired by her experiences as a mother to two daughters, Eden + Ida, Allison is passionate about bringing yoga to this population through this offering. Cancellation Policy: No refunds 14 days prior to workshop.

Join us to learn about starting a TBP in your local community. We'll give you everything you need to know to take the next steps to start driving change! COMMUNITY ONBOARDING Wednesday, September 30 · 8:00 – 9:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xtv-muzm-zch Or dial: ‪(US) +1 225-442-0114‬ PIN: ‪673 873 987‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xtv-muzm-zch?pin=9533457997411

This call is for community leads in MA to share strategies, wins and challenges to leverage collective action in MA. Whether you're a seasoned community lead already in the thick of it or just starting out, we are here to support each other!

The Balance Project aims to bring modern childhood into balance, championing real-life experience, the freedom for kids to be kids, and mindful, intentional use of technology. Drop in anytime between 9:30 and 11 to meet us and learn more as we kickoff the Westfield chapter.

With so much going on across the state and the country, there is no better time than now to advocate for district-level changes. We'll walk you through how to build your network and how to advocate for change right in your own community. You don't have to be an expert to have an impact. Providing a supportive environment for parents, educators, and professionals to share their struggles and successes is what really matters. When parents realize they are not alone, they can create reasonable norms to adopt in their families, in their schools, and in their communities.

The Balance Project aims to bring modern childhood into balance, championing real-life experience, the freedom for kids to be kids, and mindful, intentional use of technology. Drop in anytime between 7 and 8:30 to meet us and learn more as we kickoff the Westfield chapter.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Join us for a follow-up Question and Answer session with Mike McLeod of GrowNow ADHD. This open conversation will explore what many children and teens are experiencing today at school, at home, in friendships and online. Mike will begin with a brief discussion about the internal skills children need to navigate daily challenges and build resilience. Then, the conversation is yours. Bring your parenting questions, challenging situations and concerns for practical guidance and support. Whether your child is struggling with focus, anxiety, emotional regulation, motivation or the transition between school and home, this session offers an opportunity to gain insight and strategies you can use right away. Expect honest discussion, practical tools and brain-based guidance designed to help families thrive. Mike McLeod is the founder of GrowNow ADHD, a small team of ADHD & Executive Function Specialists. Using a model of Internal Skills, he coaches kids, teens, and young adults, with parent training as the foundation. Learn more about Mike and GrowNow ADHD here: https://www.grownowadhd.com/

School captains and teams—whether you've already signed up or are thinking about it—please join us on Tuesday evening 8-9pm for our monthly Community of Practice, facilitated by Kristen. Connect with other parents and share experiences and ideas about organizing in your school community.

Let's catch up in person to talk intentional tech advocacy. Share your struggles, win, advice with other community leads in a supportive and welcome environment of smart and dedicated advocates. Come for 30 minutes or 2 hours. We'll be here from 10-12 so stop by whenever works for you. Adrienne Principe, Founder of TLO, and other TLO Board Members will be on hand to offer suggestions and gather feedback for future resources. See you there!

Most districts don’t have a clear, current, community-informed way to think through their own technology direction — decisions get made department by department, often without anyone connecting healthy defaults, social media practices, grade-band device rules, and AI policy into a single, coherent picture. A TAC doesn’t need formal authority to close that gap; it just needs a standing seat and a real line to the Superintendent. We will talk about how to advocate for one in your district, the strategies you can use and the changes you can advocate for through the TAC. Let's do this!

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!

We’re partnering with Dr. Carrie Mackensen to answer your questions about parenting in the digital age, and how screen time and ed tech are impacting our kids. Join us! About Dr. Carrie Mackensen: Dr. Carrie (@successful_parent) holds a PhD in Individual, Family, and Child Psychology and has over 25 years of experience studying child development and relationships. She believes that by understanding the science behind digital media and child development, parents can create a family environment where kids feel secure, regulated, and deeply connected. Her forthcoming book, "Digitally Dysregulated: How Screens Hijack Kids' Brains and What Parents Can Do About It," will be published in September 2026. About Schools Beyond Screens PVPUSD: We are a group of parents and community members advocating for evidence-based tech policies in PV schools.

Michaeleen Doucleff is a NYT bestselling author whose newest book is Dopamine Kids. Michaeleen will share her 5-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of dependence on screens and ultra-processed foods.

Come play at Boot Road Park. There will be foot races, so wear your running shoes (grownups, too!) All are welcome to join us for screen-free fun. Note: This is not a drop off event, please stay and supervise your kids. Weather permitting

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)